chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out
always behind
led and stumbled start, soon headed, chased leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, bumped over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, slightly bumped over 1f out, soon weakened
keen, mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden when edged left and led 2f out, driven out
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong
always towards rear
prominent and keen, lost place after 1f, headway over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, one pace final furlong
Barndeh, Royal Composer and Spectacular Show form the shortlist in the finale with the vote given to Barndeh. The selection should relish this ground and he certainly ran with plenty of credit when finishing a close third behind Debord at Sandown last time. He is sure to come on for the run and he sets the benchmark. Royal Composer was another who ran well enough last time when he finished fourth behind Angaric at Beverley. He should make the frame here but he has had a number of chances now without getting his head in front. Spectacular Show is a filly in fair form and her stable are flying at present so she is another to consider. Electric Warrior is another from a yard in form and could make some appeal for each-way players. However, Barndeh has plenty in his favour and gets the vote.
Spectacular Show (IRE) 18-1 (8-8) Prominent, hung right throughout, ridden and every chance over 2f out, kept on, 3rd of 12, 4l behind Ripples Maid (9-2) at Newmarket 6f 3yo fll hcp (4) gs in May.
Prince Egor (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) In touch, pushed along over 4f out, ridden and no extra final 2f, 5th of 11, 19l behind Adraaj (8-12) at Newcastle 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut (6) gs in May.
Barndeh (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Led 2f, tracked leader, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Debord (8-2) at Sandown 1m 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Royal Composer (IRE) 7-1 (8-4) Prominent, pushed along over 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, headway and switched left entering final furlong, ran on towards finish, 4th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Angaric (8-6) at Beverley 7f 3yo hcp (4) gd in May.
Electric Warrior (IRE) 15-2 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 13, 8l behind Heaven Knows (9-4) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp (4) hvy in May.
Lady Disdain 25-1 (8-8) Behind when hampered after 2f, no danger after, 12th of 13, 49l behind Heaven Knows (9-4) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp (4) hvy in May.
Zabeel Tower 9-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, challenged over 3f out, every chance when hung right and bumped over 1f out, soon eased, last of 6, 15l behind Winds of Change (9-0) at Hamilton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.
Pitbull 14-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong, 5th of 17, 5l behind John Keats (9-6) at Pontefract 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Oct.
Musicmaestroplease (IRE) 9-1 (8-10) Held up, pushed along and outpaced halfway, kept on, never dangerous, 9th of 16, 25l behind Prince Picasso (8-9) at Yarmouth 1m 3yo hcp (6) gf in May.
Luckylover 12-1 (8-9) Held up, headway over 3f out, soon ridden and weakened, 9th of 16, 21l behind Plum Pudding (9-9) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (5) gd in May.
